Reclaiming the Word of God

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Reclaiming the Word of God

September 3, 2023 • Pastor Frank Waugh • 2 Chronicles 34, Psalm 26:1–8, Romans 12:9–21, Matthew 16:21–28

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Centering faith in the Word of God is the key to the renewal of God's people. During Josiah's reform, the Word of God was rediscovered and placed at the center of the life of the community.

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The Power of a Contrite Heart

August 27, 2023 • Pastor Frank Waugh • 2 Chronicles 33, Psalm 138, Romans 12:1–8, Matthew 16:13–20

All people make mistakes and some learn from it, turning their lives around by the the power of a contrite heart with God's grace. King Manasseh made the biggest mistakes but God turned his life around by grace. His son Amon took a different road.

Little Picture Discipleship

July 30, 2023 • 2 Chronicles 14:1–7, 2 Chronicles 15:1–8

When and where do we seek God? The story of Jehoshaphat demonstrates why it is important to involve God in the minor things of life as well as the major things.

The Easy Way or the Right Way?

July 23, 2023 • Pastor Frank Waugh • 2 Chronicles 14:1–7, 2 Chronicles 15:1–8

Seeking compromises and short-cuts in life appears easier than taking the longer, harder but right path. Such choices often lead to the loss of God's plan for the fulfillment of potential and purpose. Asa came close to being a perfect example of a God-obedient king until he chose what he thought was an easier way to address a difficult problem than choosing the right way directed by God.